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Mountain of Entertainment Theater Brings New “Illusionation,” The Magic of Jason Hudy to Pigeon Forge for First Time

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (June 21, 2023) –A new family-friendly, matinee magic show is coming to theMountain of Entertainment Theater on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The new show will open July 3 and will star internationally-acclaimed illusionist, Jason Hudy. He will combine large-scale illusions and imagination to form the show “Illusionation, The Magic of Jason […]

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Bookings for Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort Begin June 26

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (June 19, 2023) — Another important milestone for Dollywood’s newest resort property, the much-anticipated Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, takes place on June 26 as guests can begin making reservations for stays this fall. The earliest available stay date is November 3, 2023.  On June 26, guests can visit Dollywood.com/HeartSong and search available dates to plan […]

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It’s Football Time at The Island!

Current and former Big Orange football heroes will touch down at The Island in Pigeon Forge on June 10 (5 to 6:30 p.m.) during the second annual Legends of Tennessee Football autograph signing event. The event is free, and football fans are invited to bring two items to be autographed. All fans will receive a […]

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Pigeon Forge’s Summer Season Heats Up

This summer’s lineup boasts visiting country stars, new live entertainment options, family-friendly events, classes, attractions, and more. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (May 23, 2023) – Summer is heating up, and so are Pigeon Forge’s seasonal offerings for visitors and residents. Annual traditions like Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Festival and Dollywood’s Summer Celebration, combine with new product to […]

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Sara Evans Headlines Pigeon Forge’s July 4 Patriot Festival Concert

Veterans tribute and fireworks display round out the free celebration at the city’s Patriot Park. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (May 15, 2022) – Sara Evans, Grammy-nominated country music star, will headline Pigeon Forge’s 32nd annual Patriot Festival on July 4 in the city’s Patriot Park. The free concert begins at 8:30 p.m. and is free to […]

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Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain Now Open, Sending Riders to Search for “Big Bear”

Dolly Parton helps “launch” first riders during grand opening celebration  PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, May 12, 2023) — Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain, the largest single attraction investment in the park’s history, opened Friday to the general public with much fanfare, a nod to the Great Smoky Mountains, and of course, a visit from Dolly Parton. […]

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For King + Country Headlines Dollywood’s Rock the Smokies

Guest-favorite event takes place Aug. 19 PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Tuesday, May 2, 2023) — The Smokies “rock” this August thanks to Dollywood’s popular contemporary Christian event, Rock the Smokies. The event, which provides an inspirational way for families and church groups to end the summer, takes place Saturday, Aug. 19, and features headline performances in […]

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Pigeon Forge A Mountain Quiltfest Weaves Heritage, Craftsmanship for Nearly 30 Years

Jacqueline de Jonge headlines the event in its 29th year June 5-8.   PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (May 2, 2023) – Nearly three decades since its inception, Pigeon Forge’s A Mountain Quiltfest, slated for June 5-8 at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge, celebrates the stories told through the time-honored art of quilting and textile heritage. […]

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Dolly Parton Kicks Off “Big” 2023 Season at Dollywood, Announces Opening Details for Upcoming Projects

Season passholders and media enjoy opening day at Tripadvisor’s #1 theme park in America   PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, March 10, 2023) — During today’s annual Season Passholder and Media Preview Day, Dolly Parton unveiled several pieces of information that Dollywood fans have been longing to hear for quite some time. Dollywood’s 2023 season certainly […]

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Variety Leads the List of New Experiences in Pigeon Forge for 2023

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(March 1, 2023)—Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) delivers on variety in 2023 as a big roller coaster, one-of-a-kind resorts, informative museum exhibits, over-the-top milkshakes and extreme cornhole lead the lineup of what’s new in the Smoky Mountains vacation destination. (Images available for download here.) “As one of the Southeast’s most popular vacation destinations, our visitors […]